Test Automation Lead
Role:
Test Automation Lead
Client:
Financial Services
Location:
Manchester
Engagement:
Contract 12 months initial
IR35:
Umbrella
Start:
ASAP
Overview:
My Client are seeking Test Automation Leads to support a leading and growing technology stream. The focus is on advancing automation maturity through scalable, self-sustaining test frameworks built around TDD principles.
Core Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java for test automation
- Expertise in Selenium and Playwright(UI and API testing)
- BDD development using Cucumber and Gherkin
- Deep understanding of TDD methodology
- Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks
- Demonstrable leadership in guiding and upskilling engineers
- Ability to influence engineering culture and embed best practice
Notes:
My Client place a strong emphasis on upskilling and technical enablement. Leads are expected to raise capability within their teams while driving automation to a point of full sustainability, effectively automating themselves out of each project before moving on to the next.

